Foreign Policy

Iran’s President Planning to Visit Turkey on Monday

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani plans to pay an official visit to Turkey on Monday to discuss the latest developments on the international and regional scenes and explore new avenues for reinvigorating all-out ties.

Iran, New Zealand Review Ways to Develop Ties

Iran and New Zealand officials in a meeting in Tehran discussed different ways to step up efforts to further expand relations and cooperation between the two countries.

Iran, Kuwait to discuss Mideast developments: Official

Iran and Kuwait will discuss the latest developments in the Middle East during an upcoming visit by Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah to Tehran, an Iranian Foreign Ministry official says.

Zarif Appreciates Algeria’s Stance towards Iran’s Nuclear Program

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a meeting with Algerian Parliament Speaker Mohamed Al-Arabi Walad Khalifa thanked Algeria for its principled stances in support of Iran's inalienable nuclear rights.

FM: Iran Attaches Great Significance to Ties with African Nations

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif emphasized that the current administration sees no obstacle in the way of promoting cooperation with the African nations.

Meeting with Sri Lankan president

President Hassan Rouhani and Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Wednesday discussed bilateral ties and the latest regional and international developments.

Iranian, Russian Presidents Meet in China

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, in a meeting in China on Wednesday, conferred on the latest regional and international developments, and also vowed to do their best to pave the ground for the further enhancement of the bilateral tie.

Iran president arrives in Shanghai

President Rouhani on Tuesday arrived in Shanghai, China, to attend the 4th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia.

No written invitation yet been received from Saudi FM

No written invitation has so far been received from Saudi Arabia for a visit to Riyadh by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Wednesday.

US must make tough decisions in N-talks: Iran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says it is the US not Iran that must make tough decisions in nuclear talks between Tehran and the P5+1.

FM: Iran’s Defensive Capabilities No Subject for Talks with Powers

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reiterated that the country's negotiators will not discuss issues related to Iran's defensive capabilities in the talks with the world powers.

Iran President Stresses Promotion of Ties With World

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says his administration attaches importance to the expansion of ties with all world countries, particularly with neighboring states.

‘Takfiri Groups Pose Threat to All Muslims’

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned that Takfiri groups pose a threat to all Muslims including Shias and Sunnis.

Leader Warns of Attempts to Damage Iran-Pakistan Ties

Supreme Leader cautioned against ongoing attempts to drive a wedge between Iran and Pakistan, and stressed that the two nations do not need any other country’s permission to expand ties.

Iran supports regional stability, security: Envoy

Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Ghazanfar Roknabadi says Tehran supports stability, security and national solidarity in regional countries.

Larijani advises G5+1 to adopt rational stands on Iran

Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Saturday that the G5+1 should adopt rational stands in dealing with Iran.

Zarif: Iran, EU enjoy extensive capacity for economic cooperation

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that Iran and the European Union enjoy extensive capacity to develop economic cooperation.

Expert talks underway with Group 5+1

Experts of Iran and Group 5+1 began negotiations in New York on Tuesday to discuss technical issues in preparation for drafting the Comprehensive Agreement in the upcoming meeting due to be held in Vienna.

Zarif: Iran’s Foreign Policy Grabs Sleep from Netanyahu’s Eyes

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif blasted the western powers and the Zionist regime for their propaganda against the Islamic Republic, and said the foreign policy adopted by the new government in Iran has made Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have long tiresome nights awake.

Spokeswoman: Iran’s N. Rights Only Framework of Talks with Powers

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham described the country's right to use peaceful nuclear technology as the only possible framework for the negotiations between Tehran and the Group 5+1

World welcomes Iran’s ‘moderate and constructive spirit’

Iran’s FM spokeswoman has said esteem and respect lavished upon Iran by the world ‘is undeniable and obvious.’

Spokeswoman Rejects Yemeni FM’s Claims against Iran

The Iranian foreign ministry on Saturday strongly rejected Yemeni Foreign Minister Abu-Bakr al-Qirbi's allegations about arms shipments to his country by Iran, and stressed that Tehran favors peace and stability in the Yemen.

Italy Wants New Chapter of Expanding Ties with Iran

Head of Italy-Iran Parliamentary Friendship Group Ettore Rosato in a meeting with Supreme Leader's top aide Ali Akbar Velayati stressed Rome's enthusiasm for opening a new chapter of consolidated growing relations with Tehran.

Iran expresses concern over Ukraine violence

Iran has expressed concern over the escalating violence in eastern Ukraine, calling on both sides to find a peaceful solution to end the tensions.

Iran Offers Economic Aid to Nicaragua

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a meeting with his Nicaraguan counterpart Samuel Santos Lopez voiced Tehran's readiness to help Managua with economic aid in various fields of energy, agriculture and industry.

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